Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-1C-3 - Rules Pertaining to the Disposal of Poultry Mortality3.1. It is unlawful for any person to dispose of, or cause to be disposed of, poultry mortality in any manner other than by incinerator, composting, burial in a sanitary landfill, burial on private property, or rendering as defined in section 2 of this rule.3.2. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture shall permit burial of mass poultry mortality during emergency situations for the protection of the public and animal health as defined in section 8 of this rule.3.3. A person shall not transport poultry mortality that is the result of a disease outbreak or depopulation to an off-farm disposal site without prior approval, granted on a case-by-case basis by the Commissioner of Agriculture or his or her representative.3.4. Facilities designed for the purpose of disposal of poultry mortality constructed prior to the effective date of this rule are exempt from section 6.2 of this rule.